New Frontier Immigration Law ยท 1 week ago
Immigration Attorney (Paralegal and Legal Assistant Duties)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expNew Frontier Immigration Law is a mid-sized law firm committed to humanitarian-based immigration and innovative solutions. They are seeking a licensed Immigration Attorney to provide paralegal and legal assistant support to U.S.-based immigration attorneys, working remotely to prepare case files and conduct legal research for humanitarian immigration cases.
AdviceConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Prepare and assemble complex immigration applications including I-130, I-485, I-751, I-601A, VAWA (I-360), U visa (I-918), T visa (I-914), SIJS petitions, asylum applications (I-589), and naturalization (N-400)
Review client intake information and organize supporting documentation (birth certificates, marriage certificates, police records, medical records, affidavits, etc.)
Draft cover letters, legal memoranda, and case summaries for attorney review
Prepare evidentiary exhibits and organize them according to USCIS filing requirements
Conduct legal research on immigration law, case precedents, country conditions, and USCIS policy guidance
Draft declarations, affidavits, and hardship statements for humanitarian cases
Research state-specific requirements for SIJS predicate orders and family court filings
Prepare legal briefs and memoranda on complex immigration issues
Prepare removal defense packages including asylum applications, cancellation of removal filings, and bond motions
Organize evidence for Immigration Court hearings (Master Calendar and Individual Hearings)
Draft motions to terminate, motions to reopen, and motions to reconsider
Compile country conditions evidence and expert witness materials
Review applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with USCIS requirements
Conduct internal quality checks before attorney final review
Ensure all deadlines are tracked and cases are filed timely
Maintain organized digital case files using Filevine case management software
Draft client correspondence and case status updates for attorney approval
Prepare interview preparation materials for USCIS interviews
Translate documents (if applicable language skills)
Assist with client document collection requests
Provide detailed case notes and handoff summaries for U.S. attorneys each morning
Participate in virtual team meetings (may require flexibility for U.S. business hours occasionally)
Collaborate with U.S.-based paralegals and attorneys through Slack, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms
Flag urgent issues or questions for attorney attention
Qualification
Required
J.D. or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution in your country
Active bar license or legal practice authorization in South Africa, India, or the Philippines
Must be a licensed attorney (not just paralegal certification)
Minimum 3 years of legal experience (immigration law experience preferred but not required)
Experience with document preparation, legal research, and case management
Familiarity with U.S. immigration law is a strong plus (USCIS forms, EOIR procedures, etc.)
Paralegal, legal assistant, or document preparation experience in any legal field is valuable
Exceptional attention to detail - Immigration applications require precision
Strong legal writing in English (native or near-native fluency required)
Legal research skills using online databases (Westlaw, LexisNexis, Google Scholar, etc.)
Organizational skills - Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
Tech proficiency - Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, case management software
Self-starter mentality - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Cultural sensitivity - Comfort working with diverse immigrant populations and trauma-informed approach
Reliable high-speed internet connection
Quiet, professional home office setup
Computer capable of running case management software (Filevine)
Availability during required work hours (your daytime = U.S. evening)
Preferred
U.S. immigration law knowledge - Prior experience with USCIS forms, VAWA, U visas, asylum, removal defense
Spanish, Portuguese, French, Hindi, Tagalog, or other language fluency (in addition to English)
Experience with U.S. legal systems - Previous work with U.S. law firms or immigration organizations
Filevine or similar case management software experience (Clio, MyCase, etc.)
5+ years legal experience for senior-level consideration and higher compensation
Immigration paralegal certification or specialized training (bonus)
Company
New Frontier Immigration Law
New Frontier Immigration Law is a law firm that specializes in family petitions, military parole, appeals, and naturalization services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Hillary Walsh
Abogada
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